i see that banks hill, starrine and golden apples will be facing one another again in a few weeks. i am wondering what many on the board think of the rematch.

starrine enjoyed a masterful ride. can one expect her to go forward in her third try off the layoff, especially since frankel typically doesn't get more development at this late stage according to TG?

banks hill should do better on firmer ground. also, i felt like i could touch golden apples from my chilly grandstand seat. does that mean she'll come back in a month or was that just another "effort" that might have taken some more out of her?

also, how does juddmonte deal with b.h. getting beaten by the owner/trainer?

thanks again JB and AB, especially AB for tempering my opinion on ruby reception. i had some poor reads on saturday, but none as bad as my misread of your FRIDAY invite, jerry.
i went on saturday, not knowing anyplace to eat anyway. let it be known that the food at magnums is an underlay.